Refuse disposal structure



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ITTOPA/ZVJ Oct. 12, 1965 H. D. JESSOP REFUSE DISPOSAL STRUCTURE 2Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed July 12, 1963 INVENTOR. flieaier D. JissapIT'TOP/VIVJ United States Patent 3,211,367 REFUSE DISPOSAL STRUCTUREHerbert Daunt Jessop, 114 Prairie Place, Glendora, Calif. Filed July 12,1963, Ser. No. 294,515 3 Claims. (Cl. 232-432) This invention relates toa trash or waste receptacle and, more particularly, a receptacle whichis constructed to fit between the studs and partially Within the wallsof a house.

In brief, the invention comprises a generally rectangular frameworkhaving a vertical upper front opening and a rear opening that extendssubstantially the full vertical length of the framework. Upper, lowerand side flanges are utilized for positioning the framework relative toand partially within the wall framing members of a house, the frontopening being accessible from within the house and the rear openingbeing accessible from outside. In addition, a disposable bag is providedwithin the framework, said bag being supported and held open by a pairof complementary inner and outer frames. When one disposable bag becomesfilled, it may be easily removed through the rear opening of theframework; the complementary inner and outer frames are then assembledto a second disposable bag, and the assembly is positioned within theframework.

An additional feature of the invention involves the use of atelescopically adjustable sleeve which serves as an extension to thefront opening of the framework, thereby allowing the framework to bepositioned properly for various wall thicknesses. Other distinctivefeatures of the invention include an interior bottom surface thatenhances cleaning; a canopy frame section extending from the outsidewall to enlarge upon the retainer capacity of the receptacle; and acushion or padding disposed within and supported upon the bottom surfaceto break the fall of frangible articles such as bottles.

Thus, a primary object of the invention is to provide a unitary wastereceptacle that may be installed within an outside wall of a house; areceptacle that is not only easy to install but is convenient to use andis easy to maintain. Other objects of this invention will becomeapparent in view of the following detailed description and theaccompanying drawings.

In the drawings forming a part of this application and in which likeparts are identified by like reference numerals throughout the same.

FIG. 1 is a vertical section taken through the wall of a house andthrough a preferred embodiment of waste receptacle contemplated by thisinvention, certain parts of the receptacle being shown in side elevationrather than section;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the receptacle shown in FIG. '1;

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of mounting frames and the upper end of adisposable bag, showing their construction and indicating the manner ofassembly; and

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the mounting frames and bag after theyare assembled.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 in particular, there is illustrated agenerally rectangular framework mounted within a wall comprising afront-inside panel 11, a rearoutside panel 12 and wood framing members13 and 14. Framework 10 comprises a top plate 15, a bottom plate 16,parallel side panels 17, 18 and a front panel 19. A flange 20 extendsalong the upper edge of panel 19 as to define the lower edge of an upperfront opening 21. It will be noted also that the framework defines arear opening extending substantially the full vertical length thereof.

The rear edge of plate is inclined downwardly as to form a canopy whichextends rearwardly from an upper flange 22. A portion of side panels 17,18 and bottom plate 16 also extend rearwardly from side flanges 23, 24and 25, respectively. Flanges 22-25 serve to position framework 10horizontally relative to exterior wall 12, while other flanges 26 and 27are used for mounting the framework to framing members 13 and 14. Thatportion of framework 10 which extends outward from wall 12 may becharacterized as a canopy frame sect-ion which increases the retainercapacity of the framework beyond that which would be provided by areceptacle of wall thickness.

Framework 10 further comprises a sleeve 28 having a continuous frontflange 29 that frames the front opening 21 and is overlapped with edgesof wall 11. The sleeve 28 may be horizontally adjusted and telescopedwithin opening 21 to accommodate various wall thicknesses. Once adjustedthe sleeve is held in place by a screw 30.

A front door panel 31 is pivotally hinged along the lower edge of flange29 by means of horizontally spaced lips 32, which are projected throughsimilarly spaced openings 33 in flange 29. This construction permitscomplete removal of door panel 31 for purposes of cleaning. In ordinaryuse the door is biased toward a closed position by a spring 34detachably secured to a hook 35, and an operating handle 36 is mountedon the front surface of door panel 31.

The rear opening of framework 10 is closed by a rear door panel 37mounted on a vertical piano hinge 38 and adapted to be held closed by aconventional spring latch 39. Weatherstripping 40 may be usedperipherally within the rear opening to keep out moisture.

A disposable bag 41, preferably made of plastic material, is supportedwithin framework 11 from a pair of complementary rectangular frames 42and 43. Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, it will be evident that bag 41 ismounted to the frames by first projecting its upper open end through thebottom of frame 42. Then, after folding the mouth of the bag over thesides of frame 42, frame 43 is placed over the top to secure the bag inplace. Frame 42 is provided with side flanges 44 and 45 which may berested upon mounting rails 46 and 47 secured within framework 10 to sidepanels 17 and 18, respectively. Flanges 44 and 45 and other flanges 48and 49 provide a contact surface for clamping the bag against the end offrame 43.

With particular reference to FIG. 1, it will be noted that bottom plate16 is inclined downwardly from front to rear. This insures that anyliquid disposed within the framework will flow toward the rear.Moreover, it enhances cleaning of the receptacle by spraying the insidewith a hose. It is further contemplated that a cushion or padding 50 besupported upon the bottom surface to break the fail of frangiblearticles such as bottles. Cushion 50 may be formed with a one inch thickpiece of styrofoam, and cemented to the bottom surface.

Although a preferred embodiment of this invention has been illustratedand described, it is to be understood that various changes may be madewithout departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of theattached claims, and each of such changes is contemplated.

What I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. A waste disposal device for incorporation in a building wall,comprising: a disposable bag adapted to form an elongated wastereceptacle of generally constant cross section open at one end; agenerally rectangular housing having a first opening at its upper endand a second opening extending substantially the full vertical length ofsaid bag; a first door closing said first opening; a second door closingsaid second opening; and means for supporting said bag with its open endat approximately a forty-five degree angle to the horizontal and itsfront and rear top edges immediately adjacent the bottom of said frontopening and the top of said rear opening, respectively.

2. A waste disposal device for incorporation in a building wall,comprising: a disposable bag adapted to form an elongated wastereceptacle of generally constant cross section having at one end anopening of generally the same cross section; a generally rectangularhousing having a front opening at its upper end and a rear openingextending substantially the full vertical length thereof; a rear doorclosing said rear opening; a front door closing said front opening, saidfront door being biased into closed position; and means for supportingsaid bag so that its said opening is immediately adjacent said frontopening; said front door being removably mounted to said housing andformed with horizontally spaced downwardly projecting lips, and saidhousing having horizontally spaced openings formed along the lower edgeof said front opening for receiving said lips.

3. A Waste disposal device for incorporation in a building wall,comprising: a disposable bag adapted to form an elongated wastereceptacle of generally constant cross section having at one end anopening of generally the same cross section; a generally rectangularhousing having a front opening at its upper end and a rear opena} ingextending substantially the full vertical length thereof; a rear doorclosing said rear opening; a front door closing said front opening, saidfront door being biased into closed position; and means for supportingsaid bag so that its said opening is immediately adjacent said frontopening; said means for supporting said bag comprising a pair ofcomplementary frames, one frame being slightly larger than the other andone frame having side flanges engageable with forwardly downwardlyinclined interior side supporting surfaces of said housing, said framesholding the perimeter of the opening of said bag between them to supportsaid bag with its opening at an angle to said front opening.

References Cited by the Examiner UNITED STATES PATENTS 494,050 3/93Anderson 2321.2 2,448,225 8/ 48 Malloy 232- 17 2,792,171 5/57 Rosset232-44 2,916,183 12/59 Ariens 23243.2 3,029,012 4/62 Leslie 232-432FRANK B. SHERRY, Primary Examiner.

1. A WASTE DISPOSAL DEVICE FOR INCORPORATION IN A BUILDING WALL,COMPRISING: A DISPOSABLE BAG ADAPTED TO FORM AN ELONGATED WASTERECEPTACLE OF GENERALLY CONSTANT CROSS SECTION OPEN AT ONE END; AGENERALLY RECTANGULAR HOUSING HAVING A FIRST OPENING AT ITS UPPER ENDAND A SECOND OPENING EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY THE FULL VERTICAL LENGTH OFSIAD BAG; A FIRST DOOR CLOSING SAID FIRST OPENING; A SECOND DOOR CLOSINGSAID SECOND OPENING; AND MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID BAG WITH ITS OPEN ENDAT APPROXIMATELY A FORTY-FIVE DEGREE ANGLE TO THE HORIZONTAL AND